INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
ENGLISH
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
−This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only.
−Moreover, the operator must:
•Be 18 years or older
•Have a driving license
•Be in normal
•Not be under the effect of substances that alters the nervous system (alcohol, psycopharmaceuticals, drugs, etc.)
−Remove the ignition key before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
−This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only. Children or disabled people cannot use this machine.
−Do not wear jewels when working near moving parts.
−Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
−Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapors.
−Be careful, fuel is highly flammable.
−Do not smoke or bring open flames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
−Refuel outdoors or in a
−Do not fill the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 1.6 in (4 cm) from the filler neck to allow the fuel to expand.
−After refuelling, check that the filler cap is tightly closed.
−If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean up the affected area and allow the vapors to dissipate before starting the engine.
−Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapors. Keep out of reach of children.
−Before performing any maintenance/repair procedure remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake and disconnect the battery.
−When working under open hoods/doors, make sure that they cannot be closed by accident.
−When performing maintenance procedures with the lifted hopper, fix it with the support rods.
−During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full.
−Diesel engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an extremely poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. Do not inhale. Do not keep the engine running in a closed area.
−Do not lay any object on the engine.
−Before working on the engine turn it off. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
−See also the SAFETY RULES in the Diesel Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this Manual.
−See also the SAFETY RULES in the Manuals of the following equipments (optional), which are to be considered an integral part of this Manual:
•Salt spreader
•Snow brush
•Snow cutter
•Camera kit
RS 1300
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